Aaha Kalyanam (TV series)

Aaha Kalyanam (transl. Wow Marriage) is an 2023 Indian Tamil-language television series, airing on Star Vijay, starring Mounika with Vikram Shri, Akshaya Kandamuthan, Gayathri Sri, Vibish Aswanth, R. G. Ram and Bhavya Sree in the lead roles.[1][2] The series is an official remake of Star Jalsha's blockbuster drama Gaatchora.[3][4]

This article is about this televison series. For the article about the film, see Aaha Kalyanam.
Aaha Kalyanam
Genre
Written bySnigdha Basu
Sangeetha Mohan
Screenplay byAnand Venkat
Directed byFrancis Kathiravan
Starring
  • Mounika
  • Vikram Shri
  • Akshaya Kandamuthan
  • Vibish Aswanth
  • Gayathri Sri
  • R. G. Ram
  • Bhavya Shri
Theme music composerIlayavan
Country of originIndia
Original languageTamil
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes175 (as of October 2023)
Production
ProducerRajavelu Rathnavel
CinematographyD. Rajesh
EditorB. Johnson Raj
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running timeapprox.20-22 minutes per episode
Production companyA Tele Factory
Release
Original networkStar Vijay
Original release20 March 2023 (2023-03-20) –
present
Related
Gaatchora

Plot

The story revolves around greedy Kodeeswari, a mother who wishes that someday her daughters would marry into a wealthy family. But whose bond will form with whom, the decision lies in the hands of God.

On the important Saraswati Puja holiday in Tamil Nadu, the extravaganza begins. Every year, the famed diamond merchants, the Vedachalams, observe Saraswati Puja. Mahalaxmi, the second daughter of Kodesshwari, has been given this year's task of decorating the entire Puja. Three sisters who reside with their parents. Her mother hopes that one day one of her daughters will marry into a prosperous household. Because of Maha's artistic talent, Koddeeshwari intends to accompany her daughters to the Vedachalam house.

On the other side, the Vedachalams are a joint family. The three brothers in the family are adored by their grandparents the most. The youngest brother is Vijay, who writes poems and is an excellent poet. The middle brother Gowtham is a playboy, who is carefree and readily drawn to everyone and also envies Surya and aspires to make sure that he doesn't get the best things in life. Surya is Vedachalam's eldest grandson, who is the most adored and is in charge of his family's business since he is the eldest son.

The subsequent serial demonstrates that one is conceited and the other is haughty. The conflict in the narrative is between the self-respecting and the haughty. It is yet to be seen how the various minds of this various globes will come together. In addition, the interaction between brothers and sisters as well as between sisters and brothers has been skillfully depicted in this serial and if marriage is shown in heaven.

Cast

Main
  • Mounika as Koteeshwari. Mahalakshmi, Aishwarya and Prabha's mother, who aspires that one day one of her three daughters marries into a rich family. Dhasarathan's wife
  • Vikram Shri as Surya: A jewellery businessman; Raghavan and Rajalaxmi’s son; Gowtham, Vijay, Akshara and Aarthy’s cousin; Mahalakshmi's husband (2023-present)
  • Akshaya Kandamuthan as Mahalakshmi: a talented and hardworking artist and painter; Dhasarathan and Koteeshwari's younger daughter; Aishwarya's younger and Prabha elder's sister; Surya's wife (2023-present)
  • Vibish Aswanth as Gowtham: a playboy; Chitradevi's son; Akshara's elder brother; Surya, Vijay and Aarthy’s cousin; Aishwarya's husband (2023-present)
  • Gayathri Sri as Aishwarya: a gold digger and greedy woman; Dhasarathan and Koteeshwari's eldest daughter; Mahalakshmi and Prabha's elder sister; Gowtham's wife (2023-present)
  • R. G. Ram as Vijay: an artist; Raghuvaran and Gayathri's son; Aarthy's elder brother; Surya, Gowtham and Akshara's cousin (2023-present)
  • Bhavya Shri as Prabha: a tomboy; Dhasarathan and Koteeshwari's youngest daughter; Mahalakshmi and Aishwarya's younger sister (2023-present)

Recurring
  • Anitha Venkat as Rajalakshmi, Raghavan's wife, Surya's mother
  • Dr. Jaya as Gayathri, Raghuvaran's wife, Vijay and Aarthy's mother
  • Preethiga as Aarthy, Vijay's younger sister, Raghuvaran and Gayathri's daughter
  • Shilpa Mary Teresa as Chithradevi, who wants to get revenge on Rajalakshmi, Gowtham's mother
  • Arunima Sudhakar as Akshara, Gowtham's younger sister, Chithradevi's daughter
  • Auditor Sridhar as Vedhachalam
  • Anjali Varadhan as Kooteshwari's elder sister

Production

Casting

The Tamil actress Mounika was cast as Kodeeswari. Initially, Jay D'Souza and Darshini Gowda , was chosen to play the main lead but was replaced by Vikram Shri and Akshaya Kandamuthan[5][6]

Release

The first promo was unveiled on 8 February 2023, featuring Kotheeswari and her three daughters are happily shopping in the store and the owner asked her about her daughter's wedding. A second promo was unveiled on 13 February 2023. A third promo was launched on 8 March 2023.

The show started airing on Star Vijay on 20 March 2023 from Monday to Friday at 19:00 (IST), replacing Raja Rani time slot.[7]

Airing history

The show started airing on Star Vijay on 20 March 2023 and it aired on Monday to Friday 19:00 (IST). From Monday 11 September 2023,the show was shifted to 19.30 (IST), replacing Eeramana Rojave 2 Time Slot.[8]

Reception
Week Year BARC Viewership Ref.
TRP Rank
Week 36 2023 6.52 11 [9]
Week 37 2023 7.70 10 [10]
Week 38 2023 5.93 12 [11]
Week 39 2023 6.57 10 [12]
Week 40 2023 6.84 9 [13]

Adaptations
Language Title Original release Network(s) Last aired Notes Ref.
Bengali Gaatchora
গাটছড়া		 20 December 2021 Star Jalsha Ongoing Original
Kannada Katheyondu Shuruvagide
ಕಥೆಯೊಂದು ಶುರುವಾಗಿದೆ		 28 November 2022 Star Suvarna Remake [14]
Hindi Teri Meri Doriyaann
तेरी मेरी डोरियाँ		 4 January 2023 StarPlus [15]
Telugu Brahmamudi
బ్రహ్మముడి		 24 January 2023 Star Maa [16]
Tamil Aaha Kalyanam
ஆஹா கல்யாணம்		 20 March 2023 Star Vijay [17]
Malayalam Patharamattu
പത്തരമാറ്റ്		 15 May 2023 Asianet [18]
Marathi Laxmichya Paulanni
लक्ष्मीच्या पाऊलांनी		 20 November 2023 Star Pravah

References
  1. "ஆஹா கல்யாணம் புதிய நெடுந்தொடர்!". m.dinamalar.com (in Tamil). 30 January 2017.
  2. "ஆஹா கல்யாணம் புதிய நெடுந்தொடர்!". tamil.news18.com (in Tamil). 15 March 2023.
  3. "Upcoming Vijay Tv serials". The Times of India. 7 February 2023.
  4. "Aaha Kalyanam". Disney+ Hotstar. Retrieved 2023-03-21.
  5. "Popular actress Mounika to play the titular role in upcoming show 'Aaha Kalyanam'". The Times of India. 9 February 2023.
  6. "நடிகை மெளனிகா நடிப்பில் வெளியாகும் 'ஆஹா கல்யாணம்' நெடுந்தொடர்!". cinema.vikatan.com (in Tamil). 16 March 2023.
  7. "விஜய் டிவி சீரியல் நேரம் மாற்றம்..!!". newstm.in (in Tamil). 16 March 2023.
  8. Promo. Time Change Promo | Aaha Kalyanam | Star Vijay.
  9. "Tamil TV Serials TRP Ratings this week – September 2023 || Top 20 Tamil Serials List with TRP Rating - Cinebuds". 2023-09-14. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
  10. "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2023-09-27.
  11. "Tamil TV Serials TRP Ratings this week – September 2023 || Top 20 Tamil Serials List with TRP Rating - Cinebuds". 2023-10-01. Retrieved 2023-10-10.
  12. WEEK 39' 2023 ALL SERIALS TRP RATINGS🔥, retrieved 2023-10-10
  13. "Tamil TV Serials TRP Ratings this week – October 2023 || Top 20 Tamil Serials List with TRP Rating - Cinebuds". 2023-10-13. Retrieved 2023-10-18.
  14. "Gatchora: বাংলা জয়ের পর এবার পারি কন্নড়ে! অনেক বড় প্রাপ্তি গাঁটছড়া নির্মাতাদের, সঙ্গে খুশি ঋদ্ধি-খড়ি ভক্তরা" (in Bengali). 20 October 2022.
  15. "Gaatchora Remade In Hindi As Teri Meri Dooriyan, Soon On Star Plus". 20 October 2022.
  16. "Solanki Roy-Gourab Chatterjee starrer 'Gaatchora' gets a Telugu remake". The Times of India. 31 January 2023.
  17. "Tamil Remake Of Star Jalsha's Gaatchora Bengali Serial In Star Vijay As Aha Kalyanam". 14 February 2023.
  18. "Story, Launch Date, Telecast Time, Remake Of , Star Cast Of Asianet Serial Patharamattu". 11 May 2023.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.